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20/04/2026

It’s a brand new week, and after a little too much procrastination at the end of last week (first week back energy 😅), I found myself asking this very question.

So yesterday, I headed to Greenwich Park to catch the cherry blossom (something I miss most years). That was my “joyful task”.
But the real thing I’ve been putting off? Updating my Excel costings sheet.

It’s not the most exciting job, but it’s an important one. I created it years ago to track the true cost of my aromatherapy products, and it feeds directly into my pricing calculator. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes things that keeps my business running properly… even if I avoid it longer than I should.

And funny enough, doing something enjoyable first made it a lot easier to face the thing I’d been avoiding.

So I’ll ask you the same question...

What’s one thing you can do this week that benefits you?

Maybe pair it with something you enjoy to help you get it done.

It could be finally booking that massage.
Or picking up a Get Focused blend from the Made by Pure Hands shop to help you stay on track.

Just saying 😆

11/04/2026

The Easter holidays have been spent getting out and enjoying as many green spaces as possible,  including the back garden (which was in need of a little tidy and some love).

These days, heading to the park usually means fewer cuts and bruises,  especially if there are no small people around. But the garden? That’s another matter.

That’s why my trusted lavender has been working hard, soothing all the pricks and scrapes.

So if you’re tending to your own little ails and knocks, right now there’s 20% off Carshalton Lavender essential oil over at the Made by Pure Hands shop.

I think next week might be a good time to make a few lavender-based products for the season’s outings.

Thankfully, the garden work didn’t leave this ol’ girl worse for wear. A lavender magnesium bath and a little foam rolling did the trick.

Not so sure about the young man though… it probably wasn’t a good idea nicknaming him ' Akokora' which means 'old man' in Twi 😆

07/04/2026

How was your Easter weekend?
If you’re one of the many feeling run down right now, you’re not alone, these seasonal bugs are still lingering.

So here's a gentle nudge…

Don’t forget about the essential oils you already have.

We use them when we feel good,
but often forget them when we need them most.
Keep them close 🤍

04/04/2026

There’s something about this time of year that fills me with hope (and right now, that feels needed more than ever).

Between enjoying this year’s hot cross buns and looking ahead to what April has in store, I’m reminded there’s so much to look forward to, including my first anniversary at RESET Peckham Levels.

That said my inhaler sticks are staying close. No spring cold is catching me off guard! 🙅🏿‍♀️

04/04/2026

Time for my April Self-Care Newsletter - When the body softens, the answers come - https://mailchi.mp/d7ec67de4ab6/merry-christmas-6427634

27/03/2026

It’s been a busy week… and your body feels it.

If you’re finding it hard to switch off, try our new sleep meditation by .

Press play.
Unwind.
Drift.

25/03/2026

I definitely appreciate my hands. Being a Massage Therapist an all. 😆

Mindful March - Day 24: Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do https://actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march

24/03/2026

It’s Tuesday, so that can only mean one thing…
It’s massage day 🤗

I still have some availability later in the week, including Saturday, which will be my last date in before my Easter break.

Si if you’ve been carrying a lot or holding tension, I’m here to help you put some of that weight down before the Easter festivities begin.

Now is your time to book. 🤍

https://made-by-pure-hands.uk2.cliniko.com/bookings

23/03/2026

If last week was all about hitting the ground running, this week is about being intentional with my time and energy.

It may be the week the schools break up,
but I’m leaving behind the mad dash to get everything done.

I know it will all get done in time.
With a full week of massage ahead, I’m determined not to be a hot, broken mess by Saturday, especially with a full day before I take a 2-week massage break.

So this week, I’m slowing it down where I can.
✨ Using my Ten Minutes Peace rollerball.

✨ Taking every opportunity to enjoy the blossom before it’s gone.

✨ And getting outside with our newly released walking meditation from , helping me clear my head.

Because how I move through the week matters just as much as what gets done.

How are you choosing to move through your week?

20/03/2026

Today is the perfect day to launch my new Wind Down Zone collab with Mockingbird Makes.

Happy Spring Equinox. 🌸

Walking is such a simple thing, yet it can be one of the most powerful ways to support our health and wellbeing. And still, when life feels full or our minds are busy, it’s often the first thing we overlook. For me, walking has always been a go-to. A way to clear my head, let off steam, and find c...

20/03/2026

Today marks the Spring Equinox. 🌷

More light. More energy. A sense that things are starting to shift.

You can feel it… in the brighter mornings, the blossom, the fresh air.

For me, this season is always an invitation to step outside. To clear my head, let off steam, and find clarity when I feel stuck.

So it felt like the perfect time to share this…

A new Wind Down Zone walking meditation, guided by Shannon Reed of .

Designed to help you step out of your head and back into your body, whilst immersed in the beauty of nature.

https://www.madebypurehands.com/product-page/walking-meditation

19/03/2026

As Aromatherapist, we learn this in training, but if you like to buy essential oils, the floral varieties are never cheap. So if you find a company selling them at a low price, know thew aren't the real deal.

Have you ever wondered why some floral essential oils are SO expensive compared to other oils?

This is because the number of flowers required to produce 1kg of oils varies enormously between different plants.

Some flowers such as Rose are very low yield, meaning they contain very little essential oil. This means it takes huge amounts of petals to produce a small quantity of oil. Some flowers are seasonal, some require very specific growing conditions, and some must be harvested by hand at specific times to maximise their yield. Jasmine for instance is hand-picked at night or early in the morning when its oil content is at its highest. Fresh petals also produce the best quality oil, and so must be processed quickly. All of these factors therefore contribute to higher costs.

The following helps illustrates why certain oils are more expensive: -

Flower to oil ratios (to produce 1kg of essential oil)

🌿Rose otto - 3300 to 5000 kg of fresh petals
🌿Jasmine - 1000 kg of blossom (3.6 to 7.6 million flowers)
🌿Neroli – 1000 to 1400 kg of flowers
🌿Melissa (Lemon Balm) – 7000 kg of herb

It’s always useful to take note and compare pricing when shopping around for oils as price can be an important indicator of quality and authenticity.

For instance, if you see a 10ml bottle of pure Melissa essential oil for less than £10 compared to other suppliers selling 5ml for over £40 then questions should be asked.

Although relatively expensive these gorgeous floral oils tend to be highly concentrated so a little does go a very long way. Alternatively, a good way to enjoy these oils for less, is to buy a dilution. We offer both the pure oils and a selection of diluted oils on our website. Dilutions contain the pure essential oil diluted at 5% in Jojoba. Head to our website to learn more. https://tinyurl.com/4mx4zw9v